What does a state rep do?

State representatives introduce and vote on bills that represent the interests of their constituents. They create new laws, modify or update old laws and serve on research committees within the legislative branch. These representatives uphold the state's Constitution, and vote on changes to the Constitution when amendments are needed. They may address issues such as education, transportation, commerce, state taxes and any other items that are a concern to local residents. Representatives may also assist constituents with personal legal issues such as immigration or justice problems.

L e g i s l a t i v e p l a t f o r m

1. Fix the Budget Crisis & Lower Your Taxes We can’t tax ourselves into solvency or spend our way into prosperity.You know what it’s like to live on a budget. Shouldn’t the government be required to live within its means as well? We don’t have a taxing problem – we have a spending problem. The state budget has skyrocketed by 25% in four years. Has your income kept up? We need to reduce the size and cost of government and free up money to increase the quality of life in Louisiana without increasing taxes.

2. Protect the Right to LifeI will proactively champion the effort to save the unborn.Every Republican candidate will claim to be pro-life before the election. But fighting for strong pro-life legislation once they are in office is another matter entirely. With the help of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court will soon return the rightful power of this issue to the state level. I will be ready with powerful legislation in hand to move forward and lead the effort to end abortion in Louisiana. But my commitment doesn’t stop at birth. We must also provide mothers and their children with the resources and direction they need to live with hope and dignity.

3. Improve Education & Teacher SupportImproving educational opportunities for our children should be a top priority.Louisiana is last in the nation in education. We must support our teachers financially and provide them with a safe and effective classroom environment. We also need to protect every parent’s right of school choice for their children whether through homeschooling or private schools. I will work to empower our teachers to fulfill this high calling and also enhance the TOPS program as a merit-based opportunity for higher education. Every deserving student should have the option to attend a college or trade school.​

4. Eliminate Redundancy & Wasteful SpendingWe need to bring transparency and accountability to all state departments.You can’t expectwhat you don’t inspect. I will work to ensure funds are always spent appropriately. In addition, our welfare system is crippling us. I will diligently seek ways to give those in need a ‘hand up’ but not a ‘hand out.’ Instead of rewarding people for learning how to work the welfare system, we need to reward those who take the initiative to help themselves and become a productive member of society. That which gets rewarded gets repeated. ​

5. Enhance Crime Prevention & Prison ReformCrime cannot be diminished as long as criminals are not afraid of the consequences. We need to let hardened criminals know that Louisiana is not a target-rich environment. At the same time, there is a difference between a bad ‘person’ and a person who made a bad ‘decision.’ Prisons should be for violent criminals and repeat offenders. But there are better and less expensive ways to incarcerate and rehabilitate those who deserve a second chance and are willing to improve. We need to use technology and creativity to reduce recidivism and develop better ways for former offenders to assimilate into society productively. ​

6. Lower Insurance Premiums by Reforming the Legal System Frivolous lawsuits drive up insurance premiums for average citizens and cripple small businesses. Louisiana is a legal nightmare. On a larger scale, corporations are terrified to relocate or remain in Louisiana for fear of being sued on a regular basis so they take their jobs elsewhere. It is critical that we reduce our ‘jury trial’ threshold way down from $50,000. The average of the other 14 southern states is only $669. This results in a conveyor belt of constant lawsuits making trial lawyers rich, leaving our residents jobless, devastating our business owners, and skyrocketing our insurance premiums. We need major legal reform that will make Louisiana a safe place to do business.

7. Economic Development & Job CreationI will enact pro-growth policies,which will createa robust job market, revitalize small businesses, and energize our economy.We have an abundance of natural resources, talented students, and capable professionals; but corporations and businesses are bringing their jobs to Florida and Texas and taking our best workforce with them. Louisiana’s complicated business tax structure, chaotic political environment, and rampant litigious practices are crippling our economic growth. We need to alleviate unnecessary bureaucracy,create tax incentives, and build the transportation infrastructure needed to attract new business and industry that brings in high-paying jobs and career-level professions. ​

8. Protect our Right to Keep & Bear ArmsAs an avid outdoorsman and a lifelong member of the NRA, I will enthusiastically protect your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.A defenseless citizenry is easy to control. That’s why our founding fathers made sure we would always have the ability to defend ourselves. Irresponsible gun ownership and school shootings are a problem. The threat is real and must be urgently resolved. I will work with the legislature and law enforcement agencies to develop realistic ways to guarantee a safe environment for our students and severely punish those involved in gun-related crimes.

9. Coastal Restoration & Storm Surge Protection Environmental issues and flood protection are critical in southern Louisiana.Flood protection begins with coastal restoration. Louisiana is losing a football field of wetlands every hour. I grew up hunting, fishing and playing in our woods, rivers and lakes. I truly appreciate our beautiful wetlands and natural habitats for fish and wild game. We need to be sensitive to the impact that industrial progress has on our environment. I will work with state agencies and the Army Corps of Engineers to create legislation that creates better storm surge protection and prioritizes the awareness of our ecosystem in the Pearl River and Lake Pontchartrain Basins. I will strongly oppose projects that could jeopardize our delicate wetlands and waterways, which are the heartbeat of our southern Louisiana culture and livelihood.

10. Critical Social Issues

Protect Police Officers & First Responders:Anyone who kills a police officer should be severely prosecuted. I will defend our police officers and first responders through legislation that will empower them to perform their duties without living in terror of being ambushed or sued for doing their job.

Eradicate Human Sex Trafficking:In Louisiana, human sex trafficking increased 25% in 2016 and 52% in 2017. We are one of the worst states in the nation. I will work tirelessly with other legislators and law enforcement agencies to eradicate this evil from our state.

Eliminate Opioid Addiction:Almost every family in Louisiana has a friend or relative who has experienced the devastating effects of opioid addiction. I will make every effort to work with the state health department and law enforcement agencies to eliminate this vicious threat.

Prevent Illegal Immigration:Our nation is being systematically overrun by illegal aliens who abuse our welfare system, weaken job markets, and infiltrate our elections. We need to defend our borders and strengthen our fair system of legal immigration that rewards those who follow it.

Support our Veterans:Those who sacrifice for our freedom should be given every opportunity to live with dignity. As a patriotic American, I will always look for ways to provide the best services and benefits for our military and veterans.

Streamline Healthcare:Providing effective healthcare and advancing Medicaid and Medicare reform is a critical issue. I will continually work to find better and more efficient ways to make healthcare affordable and support our elderly.

Defend Religious Liberty & Freedom of Speech:Christians are being viciously attacked, bullied, and criminalized by those promoting an anti-God agenda. From Planned Parenthood, to the Gender Identity Crisis, and the LGBTQ community, our Christian foundations are being systematically destroyed. We have to draw a clear line in Louisiana and make sure our religious liberties are protected.